Alabama Commits

ALABAMA COMMITS (By Ranking)

1.

Charles Baldwin

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

OT

Windsor, CT

6′ 5″

305

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

1

Scout Rank

3

Rivals Rank

5 Star

24/7 Rank

2

Composite

2

Star Rating

5 Star

Charles Baldwin is considered one of the top Junior College recruits in the nation and is an early enrollee. He has excellent raw physical tools to be a top college football offensive lineman. Getting in to Tuscaloosa early, Baldwin has a chance to step in right away and take over the right tackle job. This is one of the biggest gets of Alabama’s class.

2.

Jonah Williams

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

OT

Folsom, CA

6′ 5″

280

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

25

Scout Rank

58

Rivals Rank

24

24/7 Rank

17

Composite

31

Star Rating

5 Star

Jonah Williams is also a highly rated early enrollee that will have the benefit of spring football. He has very good athleticism and size for a tackle. Williams will have to continue to develop technically, but plays with a solid base in pass and run protection. He will try to compete for a starting role, however I think he will most likely be groomed for a tackle position when Cam Robinson leaves.

3.

B.J. Emmons

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

RB

Morganton, NC

5′ 11″

220

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

33

Scout Rank

40

Rivals Rank

33

24/7 Rank

35

Composite

35

Star Rating

4 Star

Ranked by many as the top running back in the nation, Bama adds quality depth for next season with B.J. Emmons. Emmons has the ability to contribute right away with his college ready size. He will still have to improve as a receiving back, but has the speed and strength to run between the tackles. Next year the Tide should roll with the three young running backs of Scarbrough, Harris and Emmons.

4.

Kendall Jones

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

DT

Killeen, TX

6′ 5″

361

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

133

Scout Rank

14

Rivals Rank

23 DT

24/7 Rank

93

Composite

80

Star Rating

4 Star

Kendall “The Hulk” Jones is a massive human being that could develop into a great defensive tackle. Even though he is big, he has surprisingly good movement skills. He has a really good power rush and he is stout in the run game as well. Look for him to be a clog in the middle for future Alabama defenses.

5.

Raekwon Davis

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

DT

Killeen, TX

6′ 7″

318

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

150

Scout Rank

110

Rivals Rank

88

24/7 Rank

83

Composite

108

Star Rating

4 Star

After a few weeks of wavering on his commitment to Alabama and mulling a flip to Mississippi State, Davis announced he is sticking with the Crimson Tide. Davis has phenomenal size and strength as he gives Alabama depth along the defensive line. He will need to develop better as a pass rusher, but is stout against the run as he uses his strength to anchor. Davis has a chance to play early, but my the end of his career he should be a regular along the defensive line.

6.

Trevon Diggs

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

WR

Rockville, MD

6′ 2″

182

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

125

Scout Rank

115

Rivals Rank

135

24/7 Rank

113

Composite

122

Star Rating

4 Star

Trevon Diggs is a top rated wide receiver that will help the Tide’s depth. He is the brother of Stefon Diggs who is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs is also versatile enough to play corner or safety. He has excellent length and speed to be a special defensive back as well. Diggs should develop into a nice wide receiving threat down the road or a very good defensive back.

7.

Deonte Brown

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

OG

Decatur, AL

6′ 3″

340

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

126

Scout Rank

102

Rivals Rank

28 OG

24/7 Rank

176

Composite

135

Star Rating

4 Star

Deonte Brown is a massive Offensive Guard that carries his weight well. He could develop into a nice interior offensive lineman for the Tide down the line after Alphonse Taylor graduates.

8.

Jalen Hurts

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

QB

Channelview, TX

6′ 2″

208

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

13 QB

Scout Rank

154

Rivals Rank

231

24/7 Rank

177

Composite

187

Star Rating

4 Star

Hurts is a talented dual-threat quarterback for this class who could develop into a starter late in his career. He has a bit of development to do coming from a simple high school offense. However, he shows good arm stength and build to eventually become a good quarterback. Hurts is also an early enrollee.

9.

Chris Owens

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

OG

Arlington, TX

6′ 3″

312

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

76

Scout Rank

170

Rivals Rank

25 OG

24/7 Rank

178

Composite

141

Star Rating

4 Star

Chris Owens is another nationally ranked offensive guard that is very mobile. He has a great combination of power and athletic ability where he will be able to compete for playing time down the road.

10.

Quinnen Williams

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

DE

Birmingham, AL

6′ 4″

260

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

236

Scout Rank

198

Rivals Rank

106

24/7 Rank

159

Composite

175

Star Rating

4 Star

Quinnen Williams fits the Alabama system perfectly as a tweener between being a defensive end and defensive tackle. He’s not much of a pass rusher, but he wins with strength. Look for him to be a defensive end in Alabama’s 3-4 defense.

11.

Brendan Scales

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

TE

Wildwood, MO

6′ 4″

235

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

18 TE

Scout Rank

23 TE

Rivals Rank

24 TE

24/7 Rank

16 TE

Composite

20 TE

Star Rating

3 Star

Scales is a great addition for a position of need for the Tide. While you shouldn’t expect the same type of athleticism as you see with OJ Howard, he is a decent athlete with strong hands. Look for Scales to be a good intermediate pass catcher for Alabama.

12.

Miller Forristall

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

TE

Cartersville, GA

6′ 6″

210

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

27 TE

Scout Rank

11 TE

Rivals Rank

21 TE

24/7 Rank

17 TE

Composite

19 TE

Star Rating

3 Star

Forristall will have to fill out more before he will be able to make an impact. He is a very tall, skinny tight end that demonstrates great ball skills. Forristall also demostrates above average speed. With his height, he should be able to put on solid weight with the program. He will get an early start as he is an early enrollee.

13.

Tyler Simmons

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

WR

Powder Springs, GA

5′ 11″

191

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

86 WR

Scout Rank

40 WR

Rivals Rank

70 WR

24/7 Rank

63 WR

Composite

65 WR

Star Rating

3 Star

Simmons demonstrates excellent speed and strength as a wide receiver. He will have to wait his turn with the Alabama receiving core given the numerous amounts of young wide receivers in Alabama’s program.

14.

T.J. Simmons

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

WR

Pinson, AL

6′ 2″

189

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

108 WR

Scout Rank

108 WR

Rivals Rank

57 WR

24/7 Rank

80 WR

Composite

88 WR

Star Rating

3 Star

Simmons is a taller wide receiver that has just average speed. He does have great hands and is a very good route runner. Simmons will have an opportunity to build up strength early as he is an early enrollee.

15.

Shawn Jennings

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

S

Dadeville, AL

6′ 1″

215

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

43 S

Scout Rank

48 S

Rivals Rank

40 S

24/7 Rank

38 ATH

Composite

44 S

Star Rating

3 Star

Shawn Jennings is an early enrollee that has good size and decent speed. Jennings is a very good tackler, but will have to continue to develop before he sees the field. He has the versatility to play both free and strong safety.

16.

Joshua Perry

Position

Hometown

Height

Weight

S

Amite, LA

6′ 3″

184

Recruiting Rankings

ESPN Rank

64 S

Scout Rank

53 S

Rivals Rank

48 S

24/7 Rank

46 S

Composite

53 S

Star Rating

3 Star

Joshua Perry is a very aggressive tackler, but will need to add on weight for the role he is best in. He has the frame to put on size, but will have to continue to improve in coverage as well. This is a developmental commit who could find the field later in his career.